Associate Load Planne r

C.H. Robinson is currently seeking an Associate Load Planner to join our Temperature Controlled Less than Truckload (LTL) team in Eden Prairie. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring seamless supply chain operations, coordinating the movement of temperature-controlled freight, and leveraging cutting-edge technology and collaborative teamwork to deliver exceptional service to our customers worldwide. We offer a supportive onboarding experience, complete with a coach and mentor to help you transition smoothly and fully integrate into our team. We are seeking someone who is eager to learn, grow, and implement efficiency improvement strategies. Apply today and join us in shaping a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for the supply chain industry.

At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site four days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work one day a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.

*RESPONSIBILITIES *

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for daily operations, responsible for setting appointments, managing exceptions, and escalating issues as appropriate

• Streamline the shipping document process in partnership with warehouse teams

• Safeguard order integrity and orchestrate collaboration with key network stakeholders

• Utilize C.H. Robinson’s global technology platform, Navisphere, to generate reports, leverage the optimizer and load build profile automation, analyze order/load data, and support successful load planning

• Lead warehouse discrepancy reporting, optimize warehouse appointment processes, and spearhead financial automation in warehouse operations

• Oversee Navisphere order management and validate the success of consolidated load plans

• Cultivate relationships by delivering quality execution aligned with customer and supplier expectations

• Collaborate with internal partners across operations, warehouse, capacity, commercial, and regional planning teams to align with customer needs and drive real-time solutions

• Identify and integrate system automation and technical knowledge into daily execution

• Spot and capitalize on opportunities in daily operations to enhance efficiency

*QUALIFICATIONS *

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

• Passionate in understanding how daily decisions drive overall growth and profitability

• Works well in team-oriented and remote environments

• Ability to communicate professionally both written and verbally

• High comfort level with technology and the ability to quickly learn new systems

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Programs

• Display attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills

• Driven, enthusiastic, resilient, agile, and highly motivated

• Ability to thrive under deadlines, drive results, multi-task, and work with a sense of urgency

• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)

• Prescription drug coverage

• Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid and floating holidays

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

• Charitable Giving Match Program

• 401(k) with 6% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE (https://jobs.chrobinson.com/culture) page.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.

As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .